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SIU busts 3 with drugs in home raid
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Amber Pittman
Updated: Mar 8, 2009, 5:01 AM
Published: Mar 7, 2009, 10:06 PM

Three people were arrested Thursday morning after Newton County’s Special Investigation Unit and the Porterdale Police Department raided a home on Mulberry Street following complaints from concerned citizens.

According to SIU Lt. Phillip Bradford, the search warrant served on the home followed a short-term investigation in which undercover agents reportedly made several purchases of “ice” – a more stronger, cooked version of methamphetamine – from 42-year-old Karen Daniels Knight. The warrant was served late Thursday morning by SIU, roughly five PPD officers and their K-9 officer Beau, a drug dog.

Knight’s brother Don Ansley Daniels, who also reportedly lives at the home, was arrested as well after law enforcement agents allegedly found meth in his bedroom. Another man, Dwayne Levi Randolf, 28, was also arrested because he reportedly was in possession of meth and pill – a schedule I narcotic. More meth and some scales were reportedly found inside Knight’s nightstand as well.

“The Porterdale officers were excited to do something like this for their community,” said Bradford. “And they definitely gave 100 percent. Having the drug dog there was a big help too.”

Knight was charged with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and both Daniels and Randolf were charged with possession.

           

Eric Russell announces candidacy for Porterdale City Council Post 1
Eric Russell
Eric Russell - photo by Special Photo
Special to The News
Updated: Aug 15, 2023, 6:12 PM
Published: Aug 15, 2023, 8:53 PM

PORTERDALE, Ga. – Eric Russell, resident of Porterdale, officially declared his candidacy for the position of Post 1 with the city council of Porterdale.  He and his wife moved to Porterdale and purchased one of the mill houses within Porterdale’s Historic District in 2022. He stated, “We loved the charm and character of not only the houses, but also the history behind what Porterdale had been, along with the possibility of what the village could become.

I retired from law enforcement after 27 years and have always felt called toward public service.  I saw running for city council as a way to continue that service in the community, albeit in a much different role.”  Russell had begun a career in law enforcement in 1988 and had served in numerous areas within the Wichita Falls Police Department in Texas, including being a Crimes Against Persons detective as well as being promoted through the ranks of the department until retiring in 2015 as the Captain over the Patrol Division.

“I had been tasked with the implementation of the in-car computer system for the department prior to retirement and am proud of having successfully helped bring that department into the modern age of policing through the use of a computerized dispatching and report writing system.”  Russell also said, “I feel I have skills within the area of long term logistical planning that can be beneficial for the village of Porterdale in order to help continue to move toward a future that will reflect growth as well as keeping the nuances of the past that were formed by having the mill here in the community.”  

Russell stated that his vision would be to promote progress, preservation and prosperity here within the village while maintaining a sound fiscal position. 

“I have talked to many people and asked a lot of questions especially given the past legacies of the village.  I have attended almost every council meeting, including the annual planning retreat in order to become aware of as much information as possible before deciding to run for a council post.  I believe that civic duty calls for dedication and the donation of personal time in order to make a difference in people’s lives.”